Wildfire Smoke Health Crisis: Canada’s wildfires are again blanketing the U.S. with hazardous air, with Detroit among the worst-hit cities even as conditions briefly improve; Baltimore and other Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes areas face air-quality alerts and health guidance as smoke worsens asthma, heart and lung risks, and can affect pregnancy outcomes. Reef Die-Off in Florida: South Florida coral coverage has fallen from about half the seafloor to under 5% as ocean heat stresses reefs that normally blunt storm waves, raising coastal flooding and erosion risks. Data Centers vs. Environment: New York signed a statewide moratorium on building large hyperscale data centers for up to a year, citing pressure on the power grid and water needs for AI cooling, as the national debate over AI’s environmental footprint intensifies. PFAS Disposal Test: An EPA test at a municipal waste burner found about 98% destruction of PFAS-related compounds during trials, though researchers say results may vary by facility. Policy & Permitting: Oklahoma’s new senator is pushing federal permitting reform to cut delays he says drive up energy costs and slow infrastructure. Climate Messaging Backlash: Martha Stewart is mocked after promoting wildfire-linked fears while touting her car’s ability to filter smoke, highlighting the culture clash around climate and air-quality reality.